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Spaniard breaks tie with Djokovic and Federer for most Slams in history
Rafael Nadal won a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title on Sunday at the Australian Open, breaking a tie with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer for the most major men's singles trophies in history.

The Spaniard now has 58 'Big Titles', putting him four behind Djokovic (62) and four clear of Roger Federer (54). A 'Big Title' is a trophy at a Grand Slam championship, the Nitto ATP Finals, an ATP Masters 1000 tournament or an Olympic singles gold medal.

The 35-year-old rallied from two sets down to defeat Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final 2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 after five hours and 24 minutes. With his second title at Melbourne Park, Nadal is the fourth man in history to capture at least two trophies at all four Slams.

This was Nadal's first victory at a major since Roland Garros in 2020. The legendary lefty missed five months at the end of last season due to a left foot injury.

Djokovic has the best 'Big Titles' win-rate at one title won per 3.3 events played (62/202), while Nadal has claimed a 'Big Title' for every 3.5 tournaments played at this level (58/198). Only two other players have converted more than once per five events: Roger Federer (4.4, 54/240) and Pete Sampras (4.9, 30/147).

Current and Former Champions' Big Titles Won (Records Since 1990)

Player Grand Slams Nitto ATP Finals 1000s Total^ (Avg)
Novak Djokovic 20/65 5/14 36/119 62/202 (3.3)
Rafael Nadal 21/63 0/10 36/123 58/198 (3.4)
Roger Federer 20/80 6/17 28/138 54/240 (4.4)
Pete Sampras 14/52 5/11 11/83 30/147 (4.9)
Andre Agassi 8/61 1/13 17/90 27/164 (6.1)
Andy Murray 3/53 1/8 14/103 20/167 (8.4)
Boris Becker* 2/26 2/6 5/51 9/84 (9.3)
Thomas Muster 1/29 0/4 8/53 9/87 (9.7)
Stefan Edberg** 3/28 0/4 4/45 7/79 (11.3)
Gustavo Kuerten 3/33 1/3 5/67 9/105 (11.6)
Jim Courier 4/38 0/4 5/71 9/114 (12.6)
Marcelo Rios 0/26 0/1 5/56 5/84 (16.
Marat Safin 2/41 0/3 5/87 7/133 (19)
Michael Chang*** 0/50 0/6 7/86 7/144 (20.6)
Andy Roddick 1/46 0/6 5/75 6/129 (22.5)
^ Includes Olympic Games gold medals and tournament participations
* Becker's four other Grand Slam titles came before 1990.
** Edberg's three other Grand Slam titles came before 1990.
*** Chang's one Grand Slam title came before 1990

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Spaniard defeats Ruud for 22nd major trophy
Rafael Nadal drew closer to Novak Djokovic in the 'Big Titles' race on Sunday when he claimed a record-extending 22nd major trophy at Roland Garros.

The Spaniard defeated Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 to claim his 14th Coupe des Mousquetaires and with it, his 59th 'Big Title', moving him to within four of Djokovic. A 'Big Title' is a trophy at a Grand Slam championship, the Nitto ATP Finals, an ATP Masters 1000 tournament or an Olympic singles gold medal.

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Nadal lifted his 14th Roland Garros trophy, matching the number of titles legendary American Pete Sampras earned at all four Grand Slams combined. The lefty has earned more than double the crowns at the clay-court major as the next player on the men's singles list, with Bjorn Borg having won the tournament six times.

Djokovic has won one 'Big Title' per 3.3 events played (63/206), while Nadal moved closer to his rival on Sunday by improving his win-rate to one trophy for every 3.4 tournaments played (59/202). Only Roger Federer (4.4, 54/240) and Pete Sampras (4.9, 30/147) have claimed a 'Big Title' at a rate of greater than once per five events played.

Current and Former Champions' Big Titles Won (Records Since 1990)

Player Grand Slams Nitto ATP Finals 1000s Total^ (Avg)
Novak Djokovic 20/66 5/14 38/122 63/206 (3.3)
Rafael Nadal 22/64 0/10 36/126 59/202 (3.4)
Roger Federer 20/80 6/17 28/138 54/240 (4.4)
Pete Sampras 14/52 5/11 11/83 30/147 (4.9)
Andre Agassi 8/61 1/13 17/90 27/164 (6.1)
Andy Murray 3/53 1/8 14/106 20/170 (8.5)
Boris Becker* 2/26 2/6 5/51 9/84 (9.3)
Thomas Muster 1/29 0/4 8/53 9/87 (9.7)
Stefan Edberg** 3/28 0/4 4/45 7/79 (11.3)
Gustavo Kuerten 3/33 1/3 5/67 9/105 (11.6)
Jim Courier 4/38 0/4 5/71 9/114 (12.6)
Marcelo Rios 0/26 0/1 5/56 5/84 (16.
Marat Safin 2/41 0/3 5/87 7/133 (19)
Michael Chang*** 0/50 0/6 7/86 7/144 (20.6)
Andy Roddick 1/46 0/6 5/75 6/129 (22.5)
^ Includes Olympic Games gold medals and tournament participations
* Becker's four other Grand Slam titles came before 1990.
** Edberg's three other Grand Slam titles came before 1990.
*** Chang's one Grand Slam title came before 1990